Israel Hernandez Named Sales Manager For Con-Way Mexico

ANN ARBOR, Mich., Aug. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Con-way Freight, a subsidiary of Con-way Inc. , announced today that Israel Hernandez has been named Sales Manager for Con-way Mexico, its transportation and logistics company in Mexico.

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Hernandez has nearly a decade of experience in the US/Mexico trans-border freight and logistics industry, having worked in sales, sales management, operations and project implementation positions for several leading organizations.

In his new position he will be responsible for sales planning, administration and management and will oversee the company's sales operations at its six logistics centers in Mexico. He joined the Con-way organization in November 2005 as an account executive in Guadalajara.

"Israel knows our customers' needs and the sales process in the markets we serve," said Jose Antonio Gonzalez, managing director, Con-way Mexico. "His experience and proven capabilities will contribute significantly to our continued growth."

Hernandez holds a bachelor's degree from the Universidad de Guadalajara. He will be based at Con-way Mexico's general office in Monterrey and report to Gonzalez.

Con-way Freight is a transportation and services company that provides day-definite less-than-truckload freight delivery services for commercial and industrial businesses in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Mexico. All Con-way Freight operating components are ISO certified for 9001 and 14001, C-TPAT/PIP, ACE and CSA certified and FAST highway carriers.

Con-way Freight is a subsidiary of San Mateo, California-based Con-way Inc. , a $4.2 billion freight transportation, logistics, supply chain management and trailer manufacturing company.

Further information about Con-way Freight and additional press releases are available via the Internet at http://www.con-way.com/freight